Draco Malfoy is more a victim of situations than anything else. His parents are both incredibly steeped in the Dark Arts; this is how he has grown up. He was raised to believe that Pureblooded wizards are better than all others and that "Mudbloods" and Muggles are of an inferior race. He was corrupted at an age where he could not help but believe what he was hearing. He never had any influence in his first 11 years of life, years that are quite influential in determining the development of a person's personality.
Draco's involvement in the Dark arts branches out of a feeling of helplessness. His father, a follower of Voldemort, has failed in his mission and Draco's mission is the means of punishment for this mistake. As Voldemort threatens him and his family, Draco sees no choice but to follow his commands and attempt to kill Dumbledore. When it comes down to it, Draco cannot, because he is not really evil. He is simply a lost child trying to find his way and doing the only thing he thinks he can. He is able to break from the influence of his parents on his young mind and (we are led to believe) becomes at least a half-decent person later in life.
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Re: Draco Malfoy
Date: 2010-07-28 05:51 am (UTC)Draco's involvement in the Dark arts branches out of a feeling of helplessness. His father, a follower of Voldemort, has failed in his mission and Draco's mission is the means of punishment for this mistake. As Voldemort threatens him and his family, Draco sees no choice but to follow his commands and attempt to kill Dumbledore. When it comes down to it, Draco cannot, because he is not really evil. He is simply a lost child trying to find his way and doing the only thing he thinks he can. He is able to break from the influence of his parents on his young mind and (we are led to believe) becomes at least a half-decent person later in life.
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